CU-Boulder scientists, colleagues probe methane emission mystery in Four Corners region

April 7, 2015

A team of scientific investigators is now in the Four Corners region of the U.S. Southwest, aiming to uncover reasons for a mysterious methane hotspot detected from space by a European satellite. The joint project is working to solve the mystery from the air, on the ground, and with mobile laboratories.

Faculty, students revved up about Large Hadron Collider restart

April 6, 2015

°µÍø½ûÇø faculty and students are primed to get back in action following the Easter restart of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s most powerful atom smasher located near Geneva, Switzerland, after a two-year hiatus.

New study hints at spontaneous appearance of primordial DNA

April 6, 2015

The self-organization properties of DNA-like molecular fragments four billion years ago may have guided their own growth into repeating chemical chains long enough to act as a basis for primitive life, says a new study by the °µÍø½ûÇø and the University of Milan.

Colorado second-quarter business confidence remains positive, says CU-Boulder index

April 1, 2015

The confidence of Colorado business leaders remains optimistic, increasing slightly going into the second quarter of 2015, according to the Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) released today by the °µÍø½ûÇø’s Leeds School of Business. For the past eight quarters, confidence has been more stable than ever in the index’s 11-year history.

Facebook app encourages individuals to get in touch with their DNA

March 31, 2015

A new project that officially launches March 31 called Genes for Good gives participants the chance to learn more about their health, behavior and ancestors. In return, those who fully participate provide genetics researchers with valuable data that can be used to better understand the origins of disease, which could lead one day to better treatments, prevention and cures.

CU-Boulder hosting Colorado Communities scanning event and consultations with historical experts

March 31, 2015

The °µÍø½ûÇø is celebrating Colorado history with a three-day scanning event for the Colorado Communities historical website and free consultations with experts on family history and genealogy.

°µÍø½ûÇø

CU-Boulder program seeks to bring national and international entrepreneurs to campus

March 30, 2015

The °µÍø½ûÇø’s Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship this fall will pilot a new Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) program to bring mentorship to students and allow entrepreneurs domestically and from around the world to be part of Colorado’s vibrant startup community.

Emiliania huxleyi

Shell-shocked: Ocean acidification likely hampers tiny shell builders in Southern Ocean

March 25, 2015

A °µÍø½ûÇø study shows a ubiquitous type of phytoplankton -- tiny organisms that are the base of the marine food web – appears to be suffering from the effects of ocean acidification caused by climate change.

Study: Western forests decimated by pine beetles not more likely to burn

March 23, 2015

Western U.S. forests killed by the mountain pine beetle epidemic are no more at risk to burn than healthy Western forests, according to new findings by the °µÍø½ûÇø that fly in the face of both public perception and policy.

Majority of forested land carved up by human development, says new study involving CU-Boulder

March 20, 2015

Seventy percent of forested lands remaining in the world are within a half mile of the forest edge, where encroaching urban, suburban or agricultural influences can cause any number of harmful effects, according to a new study involving CU-Boulder scientists.

Pages